The No-Fail Way to Pop a Bottle of Sparkling Wine? An Electric Opener
Popping open a bottle of Champagne or sparkling wine is one of the great joys in life. The sound is synonymous with celebration, joyous occasions and the anticipation of an excellent glass of bubbly. But—for all of us who haven’t mastered the showmanship of the sabre or the precision technique of a sommelier—first there’s the fear of doing it incorrectly. Who wants to lose precious liquid in a spillover?
Or worse, accidentally allow a flying cork to hit someone in the eye. “The flying cork is fully real,” says Wine Enthusiast Senior Tasting Coordinator Cody Wexler. “I got distracted pouring one time. Next thing I know the cork is ejected at high speed into the ceiling.”
As the saying goes, there’s always the right tool for the job. Enter the Wine Enthusiast x Cheer Moda Electric Sparkling Wine Opener. It takes the guesswork and anxiety out of uncorking those highly pressurized bottles so you can effortlessly enjoy well-chilled sparkling wine. Here’s why this gadget should enter your arsenal.
A Safer, Gentler ‘Pop’ that Preserves Bubbles
Contrary to the popular portrayal of loud, frothy openings, the cork of a bottle of bubbly should disengage with a little hiss, not a “pop” to preserve the wine’s best qualities. To that end, the Wine Enthusiast Electric Sparkling Wine Opener is specially designed with a double layer structure for protection and noise reduction. It also includes a buffer system to offset the high air pressure, uncorking bottles with minimal release of CO2 in order to preserve those precious bubbles.
Quicker, Simpler Openings
Using this tool takes mere seconds. After you remove the foil and cage (or muselet) from the cork, just hold the bottle with one hand, making sure to secure the cork with your thumb. Using the other hand, gently push the device onto the neck as you simultaneously press the button to extract the cork. Simply press the button again to release it.
It’s Easy on the Hands
Manually opening sparkling wine bottles requires dexterity and strength, which can be tiresome when entertaining or difficult if you have arthritis.
“Opening the foil and cage over and over when you’re doing sparkling flights is very taxing on the hands,” adds Wexler, who has had to resort to wearing workout gloves to help ease his discomfort when doing tastings.
The electric opener is smooth to the touch, easy to grasp and cuts the usual manual work required in half.
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It Comes With a Sparkling Wine Bottle Stopper
If you find yourself with unfinished bubbly, Wexler says it can be kept fresh for a few days with an airtight seal. The included stopper has a rotating locking design to contain increasing air pressure inside the bottle that may occur and preserves the sparkling wine’s effervescence and flavor for up to three days.
It’s Efficient and Portable
It uncorks up to 180 bottles with just four AA batteries, so you don’t have to be troubled by charging wires or bases, and can easily be tucked into a travel bag or drawer. Made from high-grade stainless steel, it’s corrosion-resistant, easy to clean and boasts a durable sophisticated finish that will endure many openings.
It’s Highly Rated
Whether you’re a wine pro or just a lover of bubbly, the Electric Sparkling Wine Opener delivers a much-needed convenience that every wine drinker will appreciate. The tool is extremely popular with Wine Enthusiast’s community, with an average rating of five stars.
“I was hopeful this opening tool would work, but I was not prepared for how well it works,” writes Karen S., a verified customer.
It Makes an Excellent Gift
Is there a Champagne or sparkling wine lover on your gift list? Consider giving them this gadget so they’ll remember you each time they indulge in their hobby.
“I purchased the electric/battery operated Champagne opener for my wife,” writes Claude M., another verified Wine Enthusiast customer, in his review of the product. “It’s absolutely a must have for Champagne lovers. I’ve lost my job of opening bottles now!”
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Wine Enthusiast x Cheer Moda Electric Sparkling Wine Opener
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